OHSU's Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Center offers hope for people with dementia. In addition to leading-edge treatment, our program includes the only Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in Oregon.

We provide:

• A team approach, with specialists who meet weekly
• Potential access to new therapies in clinical trials
• Support services for patients and families
• A large team of researchers seeking ways to prevent disease and improve care
• Leadership by Jeffrey Kaye, M.D., an internationally known scientist and author of hundreds of publications

Learn more

• Understanding Alzheimer’s disease
• Diagnosis and treatment
• Alzheimer’s disease research
• Resources for patients and families 
• Meet our team

What makes us different

Top research center: We are an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center funded by the National Institute on Aging. We’re seeking breakthroughs that could someday cure or prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Technology to improve at-home care: We work with the Oregon Center for Aging and Technology to finds ways for older people to: 

• Stay independent 
• Live at home longer 
• Improve health and quality of life 

Experts in aging: Our providers have extensive training and expertise in aging-related health issues. We provide treatment to address declining brain function, Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Team-based approach: Our experts work together on research and patient care. We meet each week to discuss cases and recommend treatment options. 

Support services: Services for patients and families include a caregiver support group and a memory disorders workshop.

The latest treatments and innovations

Advanced brain imaging: Scans called positron-emission tomography, or PET, give us a better view of protein buildup in the brain that may lead to Alzheimer’s. These detailed images help us provide an accurate diagnosis and plan your treatment.  

Complementary medicine: We’re researching how therapies such as acupuncture and meditation can help control Alzheimer’s symptoms.  

Clinical trials and research: We offer research studies to test therapies and strategies. Many are one-of-a-kind or not widely available.